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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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